Developmental Pediatrics

Cohort-based program launching June 6th | 12-1pm

Register Summer 2024

This module based ECHO program will aim to empower pediatric healthcare providers through clinical tools and knowledge to evaluate and care for pediatric patients with additional developmental needs. By connecting participants with an interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts, we will foster community care networks to provide for children of all ages. In addition, by utilizing a case based learning model we will encourage collaboration and reduce isolation amongst those caring for children.

Module 1: Developmental Disorders of Infants and Toddlers - Age 0-3

• Session #1: Orientation & Introduction
• Session #2: Speech and Language Disorders of Infants and Toddlers
• Session #3: Fine and Gross Motor Disorders of Infants and Toddlers
• Session #4: Cognitive and Social Disorders of Infants and Toddlers
• Session #5: Post-Hospital Care of the NICU Infant

Developmental Pediatrics Case Review Form

Our Team

• Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD. Dr. Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD is a pediatrics specialist in Reno, NV and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil/Facility of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center.
• John Koopman, MD, MBA. Dr. Koopman received his medical doctorate from the University of
  Colorado, School of Medicine. He completed residency training at UNR Family Medicine Residency while simultaneously completing a master’s degree in business administration at the University of Nevada Reno. Dr. Koopman currently serves as an Assistant Professor with the UNR Department of Family and Community Medicine as well as a primary care physician with Renown Medical Group. Dr. Koopman’s practice includes caring for a variety of patients, from newborns to older adults.

• Adrianna Wechsler Zimring, Ph.D. (Clinical Neuropsychology): Dr. Zimring is a licensed psychologist who specializes in pediatric neuropsychology and clinical training in evidence-based mental health care.  Dr. Zimring began her career in the field of education and holds a master’s of education from Harvard University.  After eight years working with children with behavioral and learning difficulties in schools and treatment centers, Dr. Zimring returned to school to pursue her doctorate in psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.  She completed her predoctoral internship at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Seattle Children's Hospital and her postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine. In 2014, Dr. Zimring returned to the greater Las Vegas area and established a private practice specializing in evidence-based practices with children and adolescents.  Her practice grew rapidly, and in 2018 she founded The Evidence-Based Practice of Nevada (The EBP).  The EBP is a behavioral and mental healthcare clinic dedicated to training Nevada’s next generation of providers in evidence-based practice. 

Disclosures

CME Evaluation Form

Program didactic and reference materials will be sent to participants after each session. For questions regarding these materials, please contact us at Projectecho@med.unr.edu

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Accreditation

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine approves this program for 1.0 hour of nursing continuing education credit. Nevada State Board of Nursing provider number 120894-1.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is a provider of continuing education credit through the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy.  This program is approved for 1 hours of continuing education credit for pharmacists.